BIRDS of prey and a dog display team are part of the attractions of the 16th Chester Lions' Carnival next month.

The H & M Dog Display Team will perform in the arena on Sunday, June 13 with pets ranging from little rescue dogs to rottweilers and German Shepherds.

John Hardcastle, trainer of the 15-dog display team, said: 'The team offers a mixture of obedience, agility and comedy routines, along with one of the best displays of security work seen anywhere.'

Also attracting crowds will be an expert falcon-handling team, who will display owls, eagles and hawks from all over the world throughout the day.

Other carnival attractions include the Festival of Transport, with 1,000 vintage, veteran and classic cars, musical entertainment, the popular lawnmower racing, a fair, face painting and trade and charity stalls.